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June Lobby Display - Howard Hughes

Submitted by Laura Smith on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 3:19pm

Check our new display in the lobby for the month of June.  A member of our local community has displayed his collection of Howard Hughes memorabilia, including some fabulous movie posters and photographs.  Don't forget to check it out on your way in or out of the library. 

 

Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. was born 24 December 1905 in Humble, TX to Howard Robard Hughes, a mining engineer and oil wildcatter, and Allene Gano, a Dallas heiress.  He spent most of his youth in Houston before attending school in both Massachusetts and California. 

Aldine Teens Press All the Right Buttons

Submitted by Ryan Fennell on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:26am

Aldine Display CaseCome and take a look at the Aldine Branch’s current display in its lobby. You will find a brand new art exhibit presenting the efforts of local teens. The teens were given the task of expressing what the library means to them through one of the coolest mediums—buttons.

So don’t miss out and take a second to see their work. You’ll be amazed by just how creative the teens got.

Texas Association of Original Doll Artists

Submitted by Laura Smith on Fri, 03/04/2011 - 9:39am

Freeman Library is lucky to have the Texas Association of Doll Artists (TAODA)'s Storybook Doll Exhibit on display in our lobby.  TAODA has been in existence for over 10  years, and its members have been displaying their storybook dolls in area libraries since 2001.  They have displayed both their storybook dolls and other exhibits in Houston's Heritage Society Museum, the Heritage Museum in Montgomery County, and the Houston International Quilt Festival's Storybook Exhibit just to name a few.  The dolls and the books on which they are based are both on display in our lobby.  I was excited to see one of my favorite books as a c

Find Your Inspiration at Northwest

Submitted by John W on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 12:13pm

February is African-American History month and Northwest Library is celebrating with a display case featuring some of the most influential African-Americans in history. Are you a teacher who needs a recommendation for a lesson plan or a student who needs a subject for a report? Come check out display case to see if any of these great Americans inspire you. 

Calling All Artists!

Submitted by Mark H. on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 5:16pm

Attention Aldine patrons! The Aldine library is seeking local artwork to display. Are you talented at drawing or painting? If so, bring samples of your artwork and speak with a librarian today. Your work may be featured in the library's glass display case at the entrance to the building!

 

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